brainwashes

verb

present tense third-person singular of brainwash
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwashes
  1. convinces
  2. persuades
  3. brings
  4. attracts
  5. sells
  6. entices
  7. induces
  8. influences
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  • Consequently, Oreana convinces Carter to run away with her without telling him the reason behind the impulsive decision.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
  • As Mihir considers leaving the village in defeat, Partha convinces him to stay and lead the community’s fight for a sustainable dam to protect their homes.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of convinces
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  • Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Definition of persuades
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  • Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The groomer parks in your driveway or at your curb, brings your dog into the vehicle and handles the full appointment on-site.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of brings
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  • The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Is that something that attracts you to possibly join that franchise in the future?
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of attracts
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  • The company sells in 90 countries, up from 70 in 2021, and has deepened its presence in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Ben often helps and sells his book at the events that are held all over the county.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of sells
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  • In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Named for the English resort city of Bath, Bath County entices visitors to slow down and connect with nature.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Definition of entices
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  • The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of induces
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  • By calling a game early for excessive precipitation (or making players continue to trudge through poor conditions), an umpire’s subjective view of weather conditions directly influences MLB records.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
  • That gap in knowledge is becoming increasingly important as climate change influences weather patterns around the world and extreme events are expected to become more frequent and, in some cases, more intense.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of influences
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